Chapter 15.1
Discover How Territories Became States in America
You will explore the exciting journey of how new territories joined our nation as official states through settlement and government approval.
What You'll Learn
You learn how territories needed people and governments first
You discover Congress had to approve each new state
You explore how settlers wrote constitutions for their territories
You understand how our nation grew from colonies
What You'll Practice
1
You identify requirements territories needed to become official states
2
You explain the role Congress played in approving statehood
3
You analyze how settlement and government creation enabled statehood
Why This Matters
You need to understand state formation because it explains how our country developed and helps you appreciate the history and government of the place where you live today.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
State Formation
Territories
Congress Approval
Settlement
Constitution
OH Curriculum Aligned
